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Easy Thanksgiving Turkey (Best No-Fail Recipe)

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350
This foolproof turkey recipe ensures a juicy, flavorful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving feast with simple steps and delicious herbs.

Ingredients

Main

  • 12 to 18 pounds turkey (fully thawed)
  • 1 each onion (peeled and quartered)
  • 1 each lemon (quartered)
  • 1 to 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 to 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 to 2 sprigs fresh sage
  • to taste kosher salt and black pepper
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 each onion (peeled and quartered)
  • 3 celery ribs celery (roughly chopped)
  • 2 carrots carrots (roughly chopped)

Instructions 

  • Bring the turkey to room temperature and remove giblets.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Season cavity with salt and pepper, fill with onion, lemon, and herbs. Roast on a rack or vegetables.
  • Make herb butter by mixing softened butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs. Loosen skin and rub herb butter under and over the turkey.
  • Roast turkey for about 15 minutes per pound until internal temp reaches 158-160°F. Rest for 30 minutes before carving.
  • Carve and serve, saving pan juices for gravy.

Notes

Ensure the turkey rests before carving for juicy results.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $50
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Turkey